The Bekins Blog
A move represents one of the most stressful and hectic situations in a person’s life. And if you are about to move, you’d likely agree. You have to pack up your current house, clean it, and sell it. And once you move into your new abode, you need to unpack your belongings and reorganize your…
WOODRIDGE, Ill. – Boerman Moving & Storage is Bekins Van Lines’ Agent of the Month for April 2016. The award is given to the interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies founders John and Martin Bekins’ philosophy of putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ─ Make A Move signed with Bekins Van Lines as a prime interstate moving agent. Make A Move joins a network of more than 150 Bekins agents around the United States. Owners Lucky Anneheim and Johnny Fletcher started their business in 2010 by delivering furniture for exclusive, trade-only furniture galleries in Charlotte and…
Ever hear about Murphy’s law? This old adage states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” While the phrase sounds a little pessimistic, it often turns out to be true during a move. A variety of events can interrupt your move or ruin your day. Fortunately, you can avoid the most common moving problems…
The following drivers have been selected as the April 2016 Drivers of the Month: Direct Lease Driver of the Month, Charles Leyrer, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., has 39 years of experience as a household goods driver. He maintains a top driver performance rating. This is Charles’ first Driver of the Month award. John Schroeder, A &…
INDIANAPOLIS, April 26, 2016 – Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. recently announced that A.J. Schneider was elected to its board of directors during the company’s regular quarterly board meeting held April 14, 2016. Mr. Schneider is the Executive Vice President of Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines, wholly owned brands of Wheaton Van Lines,…
When you’re preparing for a move, you’ll sort through your possessions and-more likely than not-find a few things that you’d rather throw away than move to your new home. These items are old or broken, out-of-date, or not worth the time it would take to load into a truck and unpack. The trouble is that…
Having a garage sale is a great way to get rid of your stuff before a move. Plus, it’s always nice to make a little extra cash. Getting started and setting prices for your belongings can be a bit of a challenge. On one hand, if you price items too high, no one will buy…
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage, Inc. is Bekins Van Lines’ Agent of the Month for March 2016. The award is given to the interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies founders John and Martin Bekins’ philosophy of putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents,…
You’ve set a date with your movers. You’ve signed the lease agreement for your new apartment. And you’ve picked up a few change of address forms on your way home from work. Now you feel ready to tackle the hardest part of your move: packing. You already have a few odd boxes sitting in the…
